Context
The chart above shows the evolution of street network disconnectedness of the most connected and most disconnected cities in Bhutan, for both new street additions (left) and the aggregate street network (right).
Bhutan in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Bhutan was at its lowest in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Bhutan, we can consider one of its most populous regions: Chhukha. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Chhukha rose steadily.
The largest city in Bhutan is Phuntsholing, with a population of 77400 people. Taking into account the entire (i.e. aggregate) street network in Phuntsholing as of 2020, the overall level of street-network sprawl is 4.65, which is sprawly. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Phuntsholing followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
Bhutan in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Bhutan is Phuntsholing with an SNDi of 4.65, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Phuntsholing with an SNDi of 4.65, which is sprawly. See these two cities’ trends in the above graph, or dive deeper into each: Phuntsholing, Phuntsholing.
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Bhutan was at its lowest in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Bhutan, we can consider one of its most populous regions: Chhukha. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Chhukha rose steadily.
The largest city in Bhutan is Phuntsholing, with a population of 77400 people. Taking into account the entire (i.e. aggregate) street network in Phuntsholing as of 2020, the overall level of street-network sprawl is 4.65, which is sprawly. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Phuntsholing was at its lowest in 1976-1990.